4 and Obscure, Doubtful, Dubious, Ambiguous, Equivocal; difficult, intricate, vague, mysterious, enigmatical. In regard to the meaning of something said or written, obscure is general, being founded upon the figure of light which is insufficient to enable one to see with any clearness; this figure is still felt in all the uses of the word. Doubtful is literal, meaning full of doubt, quite impossible of decision or determination, on account of insufficient knowledge. Dubious may be the same as doubtful, but tends to the special meaning of that doubtfulness which involves anxiety or suspicion: as, dubious battle; dubious prospects; a dubious character. Ambiguous applies to the use of words, intentionally or otherwise, in a way that makes certainty of interpretation impossible; but it may be used in other connections: as, an ambiguous smile. Equivocal applies to that which is ambiguous by deliberate intention. See darkness.

Etymologies

Middle English, from Old French obscur, from Latin obscūrus; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots.

(American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)

From French obscur, from Latin obscūrus ("dark, dusky, indistinct"), possibly, from ob ("over") + -scurus ("covered"), from root scu ("cover"), seen also in scutum ("a shield"); see scutum, sky. (Wiktionary)

Examples

Now, in that which you call the obscure indefinite sense of the word MATTER, it is plain, by your own confession, there was included no idea at all, no sense except an unknown sense; which is the same thing as none.

Now, in that which you call the obscure indefinite sense of the word Matter, it is plain, by your own confession, there was included no idea at all, no sense except an unknown sense; which is the same thing as none.

In fact, it should come to pass that the word "obscure" should be removed from the pop music lexicon-it's always been an impossible task to keep up with every musician creating new, vital music, but today that ideal seems like a hopeless throwback to a time when much of society i.e.

Whereas before the fanfic might be published in obscure fanzines with a circulation of a hundred, now tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, can read these ... well, let's just call them "unauthorized derivative works."

I am doubly honored, indubitably cherished, inexorably exonerated and altogether made happy through and through by your fawning words of praise, dear friend. Unfortunately my trophy rack is quite full and has been for some time, so until I have in my budget a sum for new furniture, I shall have to deny your most generous gift.

Maybe the silence will be deafening, but I cain't wait for the humble gratitude that will smack me in the face like a banana cream pie! *ducking*. Whoops! Hmmmmm. The weekend approacheth, nay, done arriveth, so I will be patient, with almost-baited breath for their fondly anticipated, jocular, if acerbic acceptance speeches (while I keep my powder dry!). :^P

Yea, on this unplethorablytraversed and grievously neglected (comment-wise) Wordie page I, again, reprise my nomination of r. and u. for the richly deserved (tho' so far nonexistent) award for enzaniousnessnonpareil...whether they like it or not!